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28 Arizona ballots from the 2024 election being reviewed for possible voter fraud
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28 Arizona ballots from the 2024 election being reviewed for possible voter fraud
Of 3.6 million ballots cast in Arizona in the 2024 election, only 28 were flagged as potential illegal voting by a group that cross checks Arizona voter data with other
https://tucson.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_d51e28ab-cd65-4bdc-832c-2222153f3fb8.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=user-share
5 days ago
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Protesters in Phoenix left these signs behind
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Election forecaster shifts Arizona governor's race for Katie Hobbs
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Election forecaster shifts Arizona governor's race for Katie Hobbs
The rating change in Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs' favor comes as her two leading GOP opponents jostle to prove they are best suited to oust her.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/20/arizona-katie-hobbs-now-predicted-to-win-second-term/89230398007/
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Avondale landowner exploited loophole in SRP's election rules to influence board races, group says
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Avondale landowner exploited loophole in SRP's election rules to influence board races, group says
A watchdog group has accused a Valley landowner of exploiting a loophole in Salt River Project’s rules to use a large property to influence the outcome of the utility’s 2024 board races, before flippi...
https://www.kjzz.org/politics/2026-03-02/watchdog-accuses-valley-landowner-of-circumventing-srp-election-rules
about 2 months ago
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Check out this article from azcentral: Cindy McCain to step down at UN food agency, citing health concerns
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Cindy McCain to step down at UN food agency, citing health concerns
Cindy McCain, in an emotional announcement, acknowledged she had not fully recovered after a 2025 stroke.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2026/02/26/cindy-mccain-steps-down-world-food-programme/88882386007/
about 2 months ago
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Check out this article from azcentral: County recorder distances self from voter disenfranchisement claim
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County recorder distances self from voter disenfranchisement claim
The Maricopa County supervisors hearing was to settle whether voters are systematically excluded, a key and unproven aspect of election denialism.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/02/18/justin-heap-maricopa-county-board-of-supervisors-election-claims/88741544007/
about 2 months ago
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Arizona may not have enough cash to compensate those it has wrongfully imprisoned | Arizona Capitol Times
Eleven wrongly convicted individuals seek compensation from Arizona, but the state fund may be insufficient.
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/02/16/arizona-may-not-have-enough-cash-to-compensate-those-it-has-wrongfully-imprisoned/
2 months ago
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Wrongful conviction claims flood Arizona fund, requests for millions exceed $3M budget
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2 months ago
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Historic neighborhoods try to repel Arizona's high-density housing push
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Historic neighborhoods try to repel Arizona's high-density housing push
Residents belonging to historic neighborhood associations in Arizona have been pushing for more than a year for protection from developers given the green light by the state to build much
https://tucson.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_0107fc84-c96c-4b27-b6b5-06b19d422fb7.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=user-share
2 months ago
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A lesson in more effective charitable giving:
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Charity experts praise NFL after Bobby Wagner wins Walter Payton award
For the first time in a decade, a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award winner did not start a charity and only partnered with existing nonprofits.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/02/15/charity-experts-praise-nfl-after-bobby-wagner-wins-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-award/88627833007/
2 months ago
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Az Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints attorney Andy Gaona to the state Court of Appeals
2 months ago
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes
5 months ago
@maryjpitzl.bsky.social
's decades on the beat make one thing clear: when institutions accept control over who asks questions and what gets printed, the public will never get the answers they deserve. Full episode with
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Media Under Pressure | Pantsuits and Lawsuits
YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office
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Federal presence early this morning at First Institutional Baptist Church just east of downtown Phoenix. Pastor Robert Ty Jones said he's trying to resolve conflicting reports of which federal entities were at the church around 7 a.m. but an FBI uniform was seen. No one was arrested or detained
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Is Mark Kelly running for president? What to know about possible bid
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Is Mark Kelly running for president? What to know about possible bid
The continuing fallout from the "illegal orders" video has kept a spotlight on Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona. Questions about 2028 are coming up.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/01/23/mark-kelly-says-he-is-considering-presidential-run/88294623007/
3 months ago
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Arizona Democrats ponder anti-big money primary policy
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3 months ago
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Check out this article from azcentral: After Tucson tragedy, we're not just enduring but thriving | Opinion
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After Tucson tragedy, we're not just enduring but thriving | Opinion
In 2011, a gunman tried to assassinate me. The words that helped me and the community through the crisis have quietly become a way of life.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2026/01/08/15-years-after-tucson-area-safeway-shooting-gabby-giffords-reflects/88050415007/
3 months ago
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Fontes vows to fight DOJ lawsuit over voter data, says he’d rather be jailed than comply
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Fontes vows to fight DOJ lawsuit over voter data, says he'd rather be jailed than comply
DOJ files lawsuit against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for refusing to provide voter rolls to Trump administration officials
https://azmirror.com/2026/01/06/fontes-vows-to-fight-doj-lawsuit-over-voter-data-says-hed-rather-be-jailed-than-comply/
3 months ago
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Check out this article from azcentral: Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona goes after Trump after Pentagon rebuke
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Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona goes after Trump after Pentagon rebuke
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, wasted little time in further assailing Trump in personal terms and seeking campaign funds.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2026/01/06/sen-mark-kelly-goes-after-trump-after-pentagon-rebuke/88039126007/
3 months ago
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Check out this article from azcentral: Former Sen. Jon Kyl diagnosed with dementia, to withdraw from public life
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Former Sen. Jon Kyl diagnosed with dementia, to withdraw from public life
"Despite this diagnosis, I remain a very fortunate man," said former Sen. Jon Kyl. He was one of Arizona’s most powerful leaders on Capitol Hill.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/12/30/jon-kyl-diagnosed-with-dementia-to-withdraw-from-public-life/87965953007/
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Arizonans slam 'ridiculous' food stamp wait times after federal cuts
A Department of Economic Security spokesperson said federal cuts reduced the number of employees who could review SNAP eligibility by 36%.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/12/12/federal-cuts-lead-to/87721803007/
4 months ago
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A preview of the upcoming Arizona legislative session, brought to you by The Gaggle
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What's brewing at the Arizona Capitol for 2026
Podcast Episode · The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast · 12/10/2025 · 17m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaggle-an-arizona-politics-podcast/id1233487637?i=1000740655358
4 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Pentagon investigating Mark Kelly after Trump accused him of sedition
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Pentagon investigating Mark Kelly after Trump accused him of sedition
Sen. Mark Kelly was one of six Democratic lawmakers who recently urged military personnel to refuse unlawful orders.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/11/24/mark-kelly-sedition-investigation-donald-trump/87449880007/
5 months ago
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A conversation with Adelita Grijalva
Podcast Episode · The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast · 11/12/2025 · 31m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaggle-an-arizona-politics-podcast/id1233487637?i=1000736415033
5 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Arizona House GOP to investigate governor, contractor after Republic reporting
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Arizona House GOP to investigate governor, contractor after Republic reporting
The inquiry was prompted by reporting in The Arizona Republic, which detailed the Democratic governor’s ties to Sunshine Residential Homes.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2025/11/14/republic-reporting-prompts-arizona-house-gop-investigation/87261676007/
5 months ago
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A costume for 2025: Happy Halloween from Bad News
6 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Sen. Carine Werner denies 'morbidly obese' comment was about Scottsdale Unified staffer
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Sen. Carine Werner denies 'morbidly obese' comment was about Scottsdale Unified staffer
Patti Bilbrey, Scottsdale Unified School District's director of nutrition services, said she was not satisfied with Sen. Carine Werner's apology.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale-education/2025/10/16/carine-werner-morbidly-obese-comment-denial/86632582007/
6 months ago
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Arizona GOP congressman says he was surveilled under TSA security program
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Arizona GOP congressman says he was surveilled under TSA security program
President Donald Trump had already discontinued the surveillance program this summer.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/10/15/rep-abe-hamadeh-was-surveilled-under-quiet-skies-program/86678643007/
6 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: University of Arizona asked to accept Trump's demands to get priority for federal funds
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University of Arizona asked to accept Trump's demands to get priority for federal funds
Several prominent universities were asked to align with the federal government's stance on admissions, gender and viewpoint diversity.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2025/10/02/ua-asked-to-accept-trumps-demands-to-get-priority-for-federal-funds/86477506007/
7 months ago
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Schweikert's gubernatorial bid deals wild card into swing Arizona congressional district
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Schweikert's gubernatorial bid deals wild card into swing Arizona congressional district
Schweikert's retirement from Congress will force Republicans to test their luck with a different candidate in the battleground Arizona district.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/10/01/schweikert-exit-throws-wild-card-into-arizona-battleground-house-district/86428948007/
7 months ago
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Running for governor would be an ambitious political wager for Schweikert, an eight-term Republican member of Congress.
7 months ago
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Scottsdale group to sue state over controversial law that allowed Taser-maker Axon HQ
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Scottsdale group to sue state over controversial law that allowed Taser-maker Axon HQ
A citizen-led group plans to sue the state over a new controversial law that allowed Taser-maker Axon to build its housing complex in Scottsdale.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2025/09/25/scottsdale-group-to-sue-state-over-controversial-axon-law/86337761007/
7 months ago
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Arizona sends a Democrat to the US House and what that means for the Epstein controversy:
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A new Grijalva and the future of the Epstein files - The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
<p>On September 23, Congressional District 7 elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva to Congress and the narrow Republican majority in the United States House of Representatives is about to be slightly thin...
https://podcast.app/a-new-grijalva-and-the-future-of-the-epstein-files-e426245875/?utm_source=ios
7 months ago
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Pornhub to stop operating in Arizona over new age verification law
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Pornhub to stop operating in Arizona over new age verification law
The law requires porn sites to obtain a government ID or another “commercially reasonable method” to verify users are 18 or older.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/09/23/pornhub-to-pull-out-of-arizona-over-new-age-verification-law/86299670007/
7 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Jury to decide fate of parents accused of murdering 7-year-old daughter in 2017
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Jury to decide fate of parents accused of murdering 7-year-old daughter in 2017
Opening arguments are set to begin for the case of Germayne and Lisa Cunningham who are accused of conspiring to kill 7-year-old Sanaa Cunningham.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2025/09/22/trial-to-begin-death-7-year-old-girl-sanaa-cunningham-2017/86122040007/
7 months ago
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Charlie Kirk’s influencer impact: Give it a listen:
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Charlie Kirk's legacy and where Gen Z gets their news - The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
<p>A vigil was held at Arizona State University for Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA, after his assassination on September 10th. </p> <p>His career was kickstarte...
https://podcast.app/charlie-kirks-legacy-and-where-gen-z-gets-their-news-e425571522/?utm_source=ios
7 months ago
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With 58% of the vote, Arizona Democrats elect Charlene Fernandez as party chair. She replaces Robert Branscomb, who was removed in July and will serve until January 2027.
7 months ago
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Arizona Democrats try to limit outside spending in primary races
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https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/08/29/arizona-democrats-try-to-limit-outside-spending-in-primary-races/85821221007/
8 months ago
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Check out this article from @maryjpitzl Arizona will offer payment for people who were wrongly convicted, imprisoned
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Arizona will offer payment for people who were wrongly convicted, imprisoned
The program will pay the equivalent of 200% of Arizona's median household income for each year of the prison term.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2025/08/25/arizona-to-pay-wrongly-convicted-imprisoned-people/85751394007/
8 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: AZ GOP chair called for school voucher guardrails. Republicans are calling for her head
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AZ GOP chair called for school voucher guardrails. Republicans are calling for her head
Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda said she agrees more "guardrails" should be placed on Arizona's universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/08/22/arizona-gop-chair-faces-calls-to-resign-after-backing-esa-guardrails/85748693007/
8 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Canyon officials ignored 'critical' warnings on Dragon Bravo, fire plan shows
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Canyon officials ignored 'critical' warnings on Dragon Bravo, fire plan shows
Grand Canyon fire plan shows officials publicly downplayed safety threats as fuel and weather conditions reached the brink of "critical" fire risk.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2025/08/21/canyon-officials-ignored-warnings-on-dragon-bravo-fire-plan-shows/85634886007/
8 months ago
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The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast
News Podcast · Updated Weekly · Helping you keep up with what matters in Arizona's political news. Each week we interview politicians, public figures or journalists to break down one local issue and h...
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaggle-an-arizona-politics-podcast/id1233487637
8 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Gov. Katie Hobbs defends mail-in voting after Trump again vows to end it
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Gov. Katie Hobbs defends mail-in voting after Trump again vows to end it
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs made her 2026 reelection bid official the same day Trump indicated he would try to end mail-in voting.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/08/19/katie-hobbs-defends-mail-in-voting-after-trump-attacks/85714462007/
8 months ago
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Kris Mayes says voters affected by 'glitch' should get full ballot. Will counties listen?
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Kris Mayes says voters affected by 'glitch' should get full ballot. Will counties listen?
County recorders are working to update the status of longtime voters who registered to vote before a 2004 law required proof of citizenship.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/08/19/kris-mayes-arizona-voting-glitch-full-ballot-access/85713080007/
8 months ago
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Brother of slain child files $60 million claim against Arizona, DCS
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Brother of slain child files $60 million claim against Arizona, DCS
Two brothers suffered years of abuse leading to torture and death, according to a $60 million claim filed against Arizona and DCS.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2025/08/16/brother-of-slain-child-files-claim-against-arizona-dcs/85652630007/
8 months ago
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Arizona cities move to comply with 'middle housing' law despite public outcry
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Arizona cities move to comply with 'middle housing' law despite public outcry
A new state law is forcing cities to create more opportunities for dense housing while placing them at odds with historic neighborhoods.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2025/08/14/new-arizona-housing-law-frustrates-historic-districts/85618656007/
8 months ago
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More staff firings at the @azdemparty : The recently appointed finance director and the comms director have been let go. They were hires of former chair Robert Branscomb II
8 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: Dem, Republican put differences aside to help Peoria restaurant owner facing deportation
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Dem, Republican put differences aside to help Peoria restaurant owner facing deportation
They're usually protesting on opposite sides of the street, but a pro-Trump Republican and anti-Trump Democrat found common cause in Kelly Yu's case.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/immigration/2025/08/12/arizona-republican-democrat-team-up-to-help-woman-facing-deportation/85618991007/
8 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: After ouster of Arizona Democrats' chair, these 7 are vying to lead state party
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After ouster of Arizona Democrats' chair, these 7 are vying to lead state party
Two months after they ousted Chair Robert Branscomb II, the Arizona Democratic Party will pick a new leader.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/08/11/arizona-democratic-party-candidates-chair/85517565007/
8 months ago
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This AZ county agency exists to protect vulnerable adults. Sometimes, that doesn't happen
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This AZ county agency exists to protect vulnerable adults. Sometimes, that doesn't happen
This local agency is tasked with caring for vulnerable adults. A trio of cases suggests it is falling short — and its wards are paying the price.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2025/08/07/vulnerable-arizonans-died-maimed-under-maricopa-county-office-care/84376284007/
8 months ago
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Check out this article from AZCentral: 'I don't know if a female should be in office,' woman running for Arizona Senate says
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'I don't know if a female should be in office,' woman running for Arizona Senate says
"It's a man's position," Mylie Biggs said of women in public office 10 months before she filed for state Senate. "I think women should run the home."
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/08/07/mylie-biggs-questions-whether-women-should-hold-public-office/85550357007/
8 months ago
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